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R219 TLD

1998 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

150,473 mi
Last recorded150,473 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2016
Typical for 1998 Volvo V70132,990 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR219 TLD
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2016 150,473 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 May 2015 146,684 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 143,602 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 140,729 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Jun 2013 140,728 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 130,442 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front wipers starting to split but still clearing screen

Pass 15 Jul 2011 118,318 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 118,316 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside screenwash not working

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 112,972 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Apr 2010 112,972 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 May 2009 103,135 miles
Fail 2 May 2009 103,032 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 8 May 2008 93,314 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 May 2008 93,314 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 84,019 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 75,509 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 75,447 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

plastic skirts on sills

Pass 30 Jun 2005 69,801 miles

plastic skirts on sills

Fail 30 Jun 2005 69,801 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

plastic skirts on sills

How Reliable is the Volvo V70?

Based on 1,930,508 MOT tests across 117,393 vehicles.

71.0%
Pass Rate
7,266
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
117,393
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,106
position lamp(s) not working 56,250
Registration plate lamp not working 44,172
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 35,659
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 30,149
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R219 TLD is a 1998 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 1998 Volvo V70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 132,990 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volvo V70 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R219 TLD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V70 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Volvo V70 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R219 TLD registered?

R219 TLD is a 1998 Volvo V70, first registered on 9 June 1998.

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